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Food

Video Of The Week: How To Make Tomato-less Chicken Stew

April 19, 2022

Some years back in Nigeria, there was a spike in Tomato prices across Nigerian markets. This, of course, led to the adaptation of different food alternatives of which Carrot was a popular one. Presently, Carrot is still used as a great option for the preparation of regular Chicken Stew as it does not only have … Continue reading Video Of The Week: How To Make Tomato-less Chicken Stew

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Mira Mehta, the American Entrepreneur Building a Tomato Business in Northern Nigeria

April 19, 2022

You’re a smart young woman living in the United States, with an MBA from Harvard and billion dollar corporations offering you jobs that many could only dream of getting. What do you do? Mira Mehta has an answer to this question: settle in a Northern Nigerian village and start a tomato farm there. It’s an … Continue reading Mira Mehta, the American Entrepreneur Building a Tomato Business in Northern Nigeria

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Agriculture

How To Start A Tomato Farm

April 19, 2022

Even as Nigeria makes plans to diversify its revenue base away from oil, many have failed to tap into the agricultural sector. One of such opportunities, to be found in the agricultural sector, and to utilize efficiently this year, is tomato farming. Tomato is one of the most important vegetable crops grown all over Nigeria. … Continue reading How To Start A Tomato Farm

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Nigeria’s Tomato Business: Emerging from the Red?

April 19, 2022

Tomatoes haven’t always been a part of the average Nigerian’s diet. First cultivated in South America, they were spread throughout the world by roaming European colonists. Today, tomatoes are a necessary ingredient for many West African dishes. Because tomatoes have become such an important food requirement for many households, they are perennially in high demand. … Continue reading Nigeria’s Tomato Business: Emerging from the Red?

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